Medical Terminology / Unit 12 MedTerm 0798 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Paraplegia
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The idea
Paraplegia is paralysis of both lower limbs and, often, the lower trunk.
In practice
The prefix para here names a paired or lower position rather than beside.
Where people slip
Para carries more than one sense, and this is a term where the usual sense does not apply.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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